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The teenage girl already had a history of being trafficked for sex – and DCFS placed her in a home with someone now accused of forcing her into prostitution.
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The teenage girl already had a history of being trafficked for sex – and DCFS placed her in a home with someone now accused of forcing her into prostitution.
Last month, he was convicted in the first of four trials that involved four victims who were scammed out of nearly $1 million. Instead of facing three more trials, he took a plea deal.
Chicago Police training tactics are coming under fire – with a community monitoring group saying the tactics are fundamentally flawed and continue to foster a culture of misconduct.
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
The dump is located at the mouth of the river next to the lakefront park of Calumet Park.
CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey sat down with Kersten, who said transparency is the agency's number one goal.
The CBS 2 Investigators delve into a practice the state was ordered to fix decades ago.
It has been four years since the deadly mass shooting at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora – after which it was discovered that the gunman's Firearm Owners Identification Card had been revoked, but he still had a gun.
Illinois has the strongest law in the country to protect biometric data.
The latest wreck in Springfield, Ohio happened just a month after a derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, that involved hazardous materials.
This is a story of two mothers awaiting justice for the men accused of murdering their sons. But justice has been delayed for years.
A man is arrested and charged with hitting a 16-year-old girl on a CTA platform in the Loop in February.
The deepfake was viewed thousands of times before it was taken down.
The nurses say the problems so bad they had to file a federal lawsuit to try to finally get their money.
Without their own category on government forms, Arab Americans have long been counted as "white" or "other."
With one week to go before Election Day, mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas faced off at another debate Tuesday evening, hosted by CBS 2.
Chicago is receiving record numbers of arrivals of migrants – and community groups are bearing the burden of it all.
Aidan Beltran, 15, requires 24-hour care.
Officer Rex Engelbert graduated from Loyola Academy in Wilmette in 2014.
Still, minimal amounts of snow are expected.
The teenage girl already had a history of being trafficked for sex – and DCFS placed her in a home with someone now accused of forcing her into prostitution.
Last month, he was convicted in the first of four trials that involved four victims who were scammed out of nearly $1 million. Instead of facing three more trials, he took a plea deal.
Chicago Police training tactics are coming under fire – with a community monitoring group saying the tactics are fundamentally flawed and continue to foster a culture of misconduct.
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
The dump is located at the mouth of the river next to the lakefront park of Calumet Park.
With one week to go before Election Day, mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas faced off at another debate Tuesday evening, hosted by CBS 2.
You can see the debate on CBS 2 at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. The debate also will be streamed on CBS News Chicago.
Population loss is a serious issue, because when people exit, they take their tax dollars with them.
The Illinois State Medical Society said it considers such training an "onerous and time-consuming mandate."
The legislation also seeks to improve communication between state agencies that maintain criminal records and licensing agencies.
CBS 2's Tara Molina brought concerns about the glitch straight to Kia.
CBS 2's Charlie De Mar had the story Monday of a disabled veteran in Crystal Lake who says the company took $20,000 from him.
The public is reminded that the person is a scammer and does not work for Kane County or any judges.
Since a surge in thefts of the vulnerable Kia and Hyundai models, the South Korean automakers have rolled out more anti-theft software, but the attorneys general are pushing for them to do more.
Residents said alerts about problems such as a broken sprinkler head, a running toilet, and even a massive pipe burst have saved them thousands.
The Illinois State Medical Society said it considers such training an "onerous and time-consuming mandate."
The CDC is investigating a nationwide outbreak of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria — Pseudomonas aeruginosa — which has infected 68 people in 16 states.
The number of infections has tripled over the last three years.
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
The World Health Organization made the announcement on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.
Their leases were supposed to expire on Tuesday, but got extended thanks to a deal negotiated by the city.
The local alderman is hoping to get them a new place to do business.
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft would provide 10-minute rides between O'Hare and Vertiport Chicago on the Near West Side.
Gardner died Monday surrounded by family.
Many say the trade show is really meaningful to the city's economic recovery – especially the downtown area.
The Blackhawks didn't manage a goal until Lukas Reichel fired from high in the slot at 13:49 of the first period.
Epps started in 11 games, and averaged 9.5 points a game.
The Cubs scored five runs in the fifth alone, while Kopech gave up five runs in four and a third innings.
"It's definitely on my mind that this could be my last few weeks here in Chicago as a Blackhawk," Toews said.
Hoerner, who turns 26 in May, is moving back to second base this year after he was the team's regular shortstop in 2022.
Majors' criminal defense lawyer said he is "completely innocent and provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows."
On July 16 and August 13, State Street will be closed to cars between Lake and Adams for a free block party.
The cast of daytimes #1 drama looks back in brand new footage, Paramount+ celebrates the series' legacy, and a sneak peek at the upcoming anniversary storyline is revealed.
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
The upcoming season includes productions from around the world, ranging from opera classics to more contemporary pieces.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, March 28, 2023.
Their leases were supposed to expire on Tuesday, but got extended thanks to a deal negotiated by the city.
Thieves left the Blue Island family in a bind after stealing their car with customized medical equipment inside. But as CBS 2’s Jermont Terry reports the teen’s wheelchair has now been returned.
A total of 22 units were deemed uninhabitable after the fire on Sunday, March 19.
Police sources tell us as of now, almost every police station across the city at one point has had migrants seeking shelter in its lobby – with no place to sleep. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
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